Volunteer
Volunteering at EPL is a life-enriching, rewarding experience, because supporting EPL supports the community we all share.
Our network spans across Edmonton, so we need and appreciate help with all kinds of tasks. We need volunteers for everything from the simple and technical, to the public and behind the scenes.
Current Volunteers
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Adult Opportunities
Forms Completion Volunteer (18+)
EPL is currently looking for four (4) adult volunteers to support library customers who have challenges with digital literacy and/or English language skills to review and complete a variety of online or paper government forms. Here are the locations & details:
Castle Downs Branch- 15379 Castle Downs Rd NW, Edmonton
- Every Sunday from 2:00pm-4:00pm
- 6-month minimum volunteer commitment (July-December)
- Language Requirements: Arabic
Clareview Branch- 3808 139 Ave NW, Edmonton
- Every Tuesday from 1:00pm-3:00pm
- 6-month minimum volunteer commitment (July-December)
Sprucewood Branch- 11555 95 St, Edmonton
- Every Saturday from 2:30pm-4:30pm
- 6-month minimum volunteer commitment (July-December)
Stanley A. Milner Library- 7 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton
- Every Thursday from 2:00pm-4:00pm
- 6-month minimum volunteer commitment (July-December)
To submit an application for this volunteer position, please visit the Forms Completion Volunteer Page.
Teen Opportunities (13-17 years)
Les Copains de Lecture- Succursale Idylwylde- 8310 88 Avenue
EPL is currently looking for 10 French-speaking teens (between the ages of 13-17) to assist with their upcoming Copains de Lecture Program at the Idylwylde Branch. Here are the details:
- 5 jours de suite- Du 12 au 16 août 2024 de 15h30 à 16h30
- La session d'orientation obligatoire est le vendredi le 9 août 2024 de 15h30 à 16h30.
- Opportunité pour les ados de 13 à 17 ans qui lisent/parlent en français.
If you are interested in applying to be a Copains de Lecture volunteer, please visit the Copains de Lecture page.
Please note that applications for enrolling in our volunteer program are only accepted when there is an available opportunity. We do not accept general applications for positions other than those posted in this section.
Behind the Scenes
Literacy & Learning
Book Sale
Sort through generously donated materials at branches and help organize material for EPL's book sales. Learn more.
Technology
Are you a tech wizard? Overflowing with digital creativity? Share your specialized knowledge with Edmontonians in creative software, digital media, and other technologies by designing and hosting workshops in the EPL Makerspace. Learn more.
Special Events
Passionate about helping Edmonton? Channel these skills to help make EPL events as vibrant and successful as possible. With a busy schedule of great events, EPL often needs a hand. Locations and events vary. Learn more.
